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Los Angeles Angels designate slugger Albert Pujols for assignment

Albert Pujols has been designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels, the team announced Thursday.

Pujols is slashing .198/.250/.372 in 92 plate appearances this season, with five home runs and 12 RBIs. For his career, the 10-time All-Star has slashed .298/.376/.545 with 667 home runs and 2,112 RBIs.

Pujols, 41, is fifth in major league history with 667 career homers, and he is 13th in major league history with 3,253 hits. He also is the oldest active player in the majors.